What the heck are the adjusting sleeves (need correct name) called that hold the carrier in place in a 14-bolt called? Working on an article and need the correct name. I don't think adjusting sleeves is correct.
TIA

Hey Steve,
I'm looking at the diff parts diagram and I thinks what your refering to is called the "Diff Bearing Adjusting Nut", 2 required, one on each side. Someone correct me if I'm wrong but that's the only adjusting whoha that the diagram shows..

Steve,
Are you doing your own re-gear or having a shop so it. Hmmmm let me guess, you have it at a shop and you are watching/helping him do it while doing the write up and pics !! Am I right? Let me know how those 4:88.1's are with a 700R4.

Burb, you got it, it was at a local 4x4 shop to have it re-geared and I should have the tech article up tonight. IF I planned on keeping the 700 and small block I would go with the 5:13 gears. I plan on a big block with a 400/203/205 combo so the 4.88's are what I went with.

pinion bearing preload is measured in inch-pounds, and is a measure of the rolling resistance of the pinion bearings after proper torque has been applied to the pinion nut.
I have added this to the article, but keep in mind, I did not want to get supper detailed and end up with a 14 page "how to" that no one would read, I want to show the major steps and why it is a good idea to have someone qualified to do this.

Steve, this is unrelated but I thought you might have some insight. Where would be a good source to obtain the 13 inch backing plates from the 14 bolt SF needed for the FF conversion? Most the junkyards out here in Utah dont seem willing to part with just the plates themselves. What are my options? Thanks

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